Aged 16 – 19 and looking for a career in Business in the Norwich area?

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This opportunity is ideal for someone wanting a career in business capacity. You will gain valuable work experience, and will be supported into an apprenticeship /traineeship. You may be able to earn a bursary of up to £40 per week while you learn.

At YMCA training we are part of the world’s largest young people’s movement. For over 40 years we have been working with employers to give young people the confidence and skills to access a career. Our study programmes offer you a chance to progress onto further training such as an apprenticeship or into employment, helping you to understand what jobs are right for you, what is expected from you and develop those skills.

Our study programmes offer:-

A government bursary paid into your bank account

Level 1 Business Support skills

Classroom based learning supported by work experience

We measure our success on you either achieving employment or progressing onto an apprenticeship.

And if your Maths and English is something you wish to improve then we will work towards you achieving GCSE standards.

We provide small group classroom environments in a less formal environment you might find in college

Dedicated centres have IT zones and an environment of respect and inclusion

During your programme you will receive one-on-one training to help you gain business skills as well as help you decide what is the best suited career for you. We can offer you work experience with an employer, and a recognised qualification to put on your CV highlighting your readiness for a career.

YMCA Training is a national charity that has an impressive track record of transforming the lives of young people and adults through work-related Apprenticeship training and employment support. We believe in setting inspiring goals and working closely with individuals and employers throughout the UK to develop personal, vocational and work-related skills that lead to employment.

Working from our own centres and employer premises throughout England, we are part of Central YMCA established in 1844 as the world's founding YMCA.

School isn’t for everyone and traditional methods of learning might not be for you. Some of us learn better by actually doing and being fully immersed in an exciting new opportunity. YMCA Training established in the late 1970s was created just for this reason: to help young people get access to valuable new opportunities. It gives a young person an option they didn’t think possible and a chance to really explore an area of interest. Our apprenticeships cover a range of academies including: Business Administration, Children’s Care, Customer Service, Fitness and Sport, Health and Social Care, Horticulture, Hospitality, Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Retail, Warehousing and Storage.
YMCA Training is a part of the Central YMCA the world’s very first YMCA. Underneath the Central umbrella is some pretty impressive operations including: YMCA Club, the largest gym in central London, YMCAfit a leading trainer of fitness professionals and YMCA Awards an awarding body organisation.
Since our founding date and with the help of our collaborations formed from our operations we have provided thousands of young people with incredible opportunities and have developed some cool partnerships along the way, some of these include Manchester United, Tesco, B&Q, and the British Heart Foundation.
Regardless of whether you’ve never had a job or you’ve had several jobs, but haven’t found the right career yet, as a YMCA apprentice you will be able to work closely with professionals, learn new skills, and gain valuable contacts while earning a salary. You will get continuous support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship, giving you the absolute best chance to succeed in your role.
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Careermap connects young people with educational institutions and businesses to make sure that young people understand exactly what choices are available to them when they leave school.

Apprenticeships are an excellent option for those leaving school to train and learn a role in a hands-on environment. Through apprenticeships, young people get the opportunity to work with experienced professionals who have a wealth of knowledge relating to their chosen scheme, so they can provide young people with support and guidance along the way while they also study towards a professional qualification.

There are a wide range of sectors that accept apprentices, including everything from health and beauty to engineering and plumbing. Careermap offers a wide choice of opportunities for young people to choose from.

How does it work?

The Careermap team recognises that the first steps in a young person’s career can be confusing, so they keep it simple from the start. Careermap ensures vacancies are being successfully filled, putting early career opportunities at young people’s fingertips. Along with their network of social media partners @CareerMapNews aims to provide the most viral content on the web for the youth market. The Careermap team thinks outside the box, using a fresh approach to inspiring and recruiting young people.

They offer thousands of exciting apprenticeships and early career vacancies every month for young people. They’ve even launched a new magazine to help young people make the right choices.

What are we saying?

Why CareerMap?

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Careermap is the leading website for 14-19 year olds looking for a pathway into employment.

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The careermap team recognise the first steps in a young persons career can be confusing, so we keep it simple from the off

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We support over 70 FE Colleges and Training Providers across the UK. In March 2015 we also activated recruitment campaigns for BT, Carillion, Prudential, British Gas, RBS, Rolls-Royce, Volvo and The BBC.